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Fielding the Novelist

by Frederic T. Blanchard
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025657783
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 704
  • Original Price: GBP 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 971 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

"Fielding the Novelist" is an expansive and scholarly examination of Henry Fielding's profound impact on the development of English fiction and the long history of his literary reputation. Written by Frederic T. Blanchard, this work meticulously traces the reception of Fielding's novels from their initial publication in the eighteenth century through to the early twentieth century. By analyzing the critical responses to masterpieces such as "Tom Jones," "Joseph Andrews," and "Amelia," Blanchard provides a detailed account of how Fielding's realism, wit, and narrative innovations shaped the trajectory of the modern novel.

The study goes beyond simple biography to explore the shifting tides of moral and aesthetic standards in English literature. Blanchard highlights the contrast between Fielding's robust, panoramic style and the works of his contemporaries, offering insight into the debates that defined the genre for generations. "Fielding the Novelist" serves as an essential resource for students of literary history, offering a comprehensive look at the legacy of a writer often dubbed the "father of the English novel." It remains a significant contribution to the understanding of the eighteenth-century Enlightenment and the evolution of prose narrative as a major art form.

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